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Eight chapters from across the Milk River District of the Montana FFA gathered at the Blaine County Fairgrounds on October 1 for 2024 Fall District competition hosted by the Chinook Chapter of the FFA. Chinook's Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Mitzi Cecrle not only reported various contest winners but shared gratitude with the numerous community members who assisted in making the event possible. Once the scores had been tallied and any ties broken, it was determined that teams representing...
The Fort Belknap Clinic will be holding a walk-in Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. All those who receive their flu shot at this event will be entered to win door prizes. Let’s do what we can to stay healthy this season! The Friends of the Library Membership Meeting takes place on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm at the Harlem Library. At this annual meeting, the Friends of the Library board of directors shares reports and activities of the past year, accepts new members, holds elections and announces plans for t...
Youngsters in Blaine County will have an opportunity to share their talents by designing a wildlife T-shirt for a contest sponsored by the Wildlife Museum. The winners will have a T-shirt created from the design that they come up with and displayed and made available for sale in the museum gift shop. Dawn Colby, director of the Blaine County Wildlife Museum came up with the idea for the contest. "I brought it to the board, and they gave me the ok to go ahead with the contest," said Colby. She's...
Saturday night saw a lot of Marksman and Markswomen take their chance at winning prizes at the trap shooting range at the Chinook Rod and Gun Club shooting range. "We had 22 total shooters," said board member Joe Kennedy. The event was held in conjunction with the gun show held at the commercial building at the fairgrounds. Shooting started at 3 pm, and continued into the darkness, with several participants creating their own competitions. Several individuals took home meat bundles and other pri...
Harlem Library Tonight, Oct. 16, is the Friends of the Library annual membership meeting. A free soup supper will be served at 6 P.M. followed by the business meeting. New members are needed so come support your library. Annual dues are ten dollars. There will be no After School Squad today, Oct. 16 or Lego Club Oct. 17. The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with antonyms in the title. During the month of October “Buy a Bag O’Books!” Fill a grocery sack with used books for only one dollar. As part of the library’s celebra...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center I have been gone for a full week of fun in Boston and let me tell you that the colors weren’t even changing much, as it has been unseasonably warm there. Nevertheless it was a wonderful week spent with my sister and we had so much fun making memories and filling a bucket list. Boston is rich in history and so many places to walk to and think about. What a marvelous time filled with adventures! We are now charging through October with lots of upcoming activities! We have many fun things slated for October a...
The Friends of the Harlem Library will be hosting their annual membership meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 6 P.M. at the Harlem Library. There will be a free soup supper followed by the business meeting. All current members and prospective members are invited. The Friends are seeking new members so please come and support your local library. Annual dues of ten dollars may be paid at this meeting. The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with antonyms in the title. During the month of October stop by and “Buy a Bag O’Books!” For only...
The Play That Goes Wrong May 23 – June 8 When the accident prone, inept troop of actors attempts to perform a complicated 1920’s murder mystery play, chaos breaks loose. Actors forget lines, set pieces collapse and equipment tumbles. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effects ending in complete and total happy disarray. Rock of Ages June 13 – June 29 This show is all about the music featuring iconic 80’s classic rock hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Styx and many others. This five-ti...
Vernice Francis Bergren Doughten, a Secular Franciscan in the Lady Jacoba Fraternity, and a former Blaine County teacher, died October 2, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Billings, Montana, seven days away from her 103rd birthday. Vernice was born, October 9, 1921, to Frank and Helen Bergren in Hogeland, Montana. Her parents raised her on the family's homestead, alongside her brothers and sisters, Gladys, Helen (Nana), Eloise, Bernard, and Frank (Junior) – all gone now. Grandpa Gardner, U... Full story
Dale Hofeldt, 68 - Passed away October 9, 2024 at his home in Lloyd, MT. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Chinook High School auditorium. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes.... Full story
Glenna Hiner Schaible grew up in Chinook. She was raised by her Grandma Lucille Finley Nash, a lifetime resident of Chinook. Glenna explained, "Grandma was a strong Christian woman who had a hard life but was always strong. She didn't have much but always had enough and raised me that way. I was looking to give something back to this small town where she lived that would honor and respect the memory of my grandma. I know that Grandma Lucille would approve such a gesture." A serious quilter,...
The 'Beeters hosted the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks on Senior Night. The Blackhawks stand at a season of 5-0. The 'Beeters hoping to change that to serve them their first loss. The first quarter started in what seemed to be a back and forth with the ball. As the 'Beeters seemed to continually push back their opposition, the Blackhawks held strong. Powell, Standiford, and Bell did their best to keep the ball moving and keep their team moving on the green. Both teams were not letting another progress....
This weekend Wildcats ventured into the undefeated Belt Huskies’ territory hoping to break their winning streak season. The Harlem Wildcats have not had the best season, but this doesn’t stop the players from being anything less than great. The game kicked off with the Wildcats being taken down by the Huskies in tackles. After a possession change, the Huskies made their first touchdown with a successful 1-point conversion. Kelly, Better, and Morgan were determined to continue to get back up after each take down, which made for a powerful gam...
This week the Hays-Lodgepole Thunderbirds only had one game this week and traveled to Box Elder to face off against the Lady Bears’ Volleyball team. The Thunderbirds were electrifying in their game against the Bears. With a match of leading 2-1, it was a travel well worth it. In set number one, the Bears brought all their might against the Thunderbirds. The Hays team did not back down as they kept the Bears at bay, until the Bears pulled away ending the set with a score of 25-17. In set number two ending with 25-16, the Thunderbirds secured t...
This week the Lady Cats made the trek to play against the Glasgow Scotties. This wasn't their only road trip as they also adventured into Wolf Point Wolves territory. Thursday was spent in Glasgow for the Lady Cats Volleyball team. Both teams were found in a sea of pink, as they showcased their colors to raise awareness and support Breast Cancer Survivors. Amid this beautiful homage, neither team delayed in getting into set number one. The Lady Cats stayed neck and neck with the Scotties, but...
This week the Sugarbeeter Volleyball team traveled to Cut Bank Thursday to play against the Wolves. Saturday, the Sugarbeeters hosted the Shelby Coyotes on Senior Night. The Sugarbeeters had a great lineup of games against the Wolves. The gym was full of high energy due to Cut Bank's Senior Night. The 'Beeters played well in all three sets, leaving the Wolves with a 3-0 victory. Set 1 ended with the Sugarbeeters shaking off their nerves and pulling away with a win of 25-21. Set 2, the 'Beeters...
Living: Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook; Legacy: John Stuker of Chinook. PRESS RELEASE Media Contacts: Christy Stensland, Executive Director, (406) 653-3800, Christy@montanacowboyfame.org The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and...
Press Release Bozeman, Mont., Oct. 1, 2024 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to apply. The final application batching date for the initiative will be Feb. 28, 2025. “We’ve been working closely with partners criti...
